John Boyega

English actor (born 1992)
Person human Q1699385
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John Boyega

Summary

John Boyega is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on March 17, 1992[3]. He worked as a stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (723 views/month, #6,578 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Boyega's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Boyega was born on March 17, 1992[3].
  • John Boyega was born on January 1, 1992[9].
  • John Boyega held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • John Boyega held citizenship in Nigeria[11].
  • English was John Boyega's native language[12].
  • John Boyega's professions included stage actor[4].
  • John Boyega's professions included film actor[5].
  • John Boyega worked as a television actor[6].
  • John Boyega worked as an actor[7].
  • John Boyega's field of work was actor[13].
  • John Boyega's field of work was acting[14].
  • John Boyega was educated at University of Greenwich[15].
  • John Boyega was educated at Identity School of Acting[16].
  • John Boyega's education included a stint at Westminster City School[17].
  • John Boyega's education included a stint at South Thames College[18].
  • John Boyega received the Trophée Chopard[19].
  • John Boyega is recorded as male[20].
  • John Boyega's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • John Boyega's Commons category is recorded as John Boyega[22].
  • John Boyega's family name is recorded as Q80803069[23].
  • John Boyega's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Boyega's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • John Boyega's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Nigerian Pidgin[26].
  • John Boyega's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'John Adedayo Adegboyega'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Boyega… Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1992[3] and January 1, 1992[9]. English was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at University of Greenwich[15], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Old Royal Naval College[31]; Identity School of Acting[16], a drama school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 2003[34]; Westminster City School[17], a school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1877[37]; and South Thames College[18], a college[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1895[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7]. Fields of work include actor[13], a profession[41] and acting[14], a type of arts[42].

Recognition

John Boyega received the Trophée Chopard[19].

Why It Matters

John Boyega ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (723 views/month, #6,578 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was John Boyega born?

John Boyega's place of birth was London[2].

What did John Boyega do for work?

John Boyega worked as stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7].

Where did John Boyega go to school?

John Boyega was educated at University of Greenwich[15], Identity School of Acting[16], Westminster City School[17], and South Thames College[18].

What awards did John Boyega receive?

Honors received include Trophée Chopard[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . heyuguys.com. heyuguys.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . MAK. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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